SUMMER INTENSIVES 2026: PART 1- JULY 13-18 (ALMOST FULL) // PART 2- AUGUST 10-15
SUMMER INTENSIVE
Train With Today's Top Professionals...
The IDC Summer Dance Intensive is a perfect way to continue dancing during the summer months. Offering workshops across multiple dance styles, participants will work closely with experienced professional dancers in a fun and collaborative environment.
Participants will learn iconic variations and repertoire from professional dancers of Staatsballett Berlin, Friedrichstadt-Palast, Bayerisches Staatsballett,TheCompany Berlin, Het Nationale Ballet and others, who have performed these pieces themselves, offering unique insights into technique and artistry.
Dancers ages 7+ are welcome
Open for all levels- from hobby dancers to professional students
YOUR SUMMER EXPERIENCE
Participants can choose to attend Part 1, Part 2, or both.
It’s a great way to keep up your training during the summer months connect with other dancers from across Germany and Europe.
Throughout both parts of the intensive, participants will be mentored by professional dancers who will guide them in mastering new movements, improving technique, and building confidence. This is a rare opportunity for young dancers to receive personal coaching and encouragement from seasoned professionals who are passionate about helping the next generation of dancers.
For more insight into our Summer Program, watch our Youtube video below.
Meet our Teachers
2025 Summer Intensive Teachers
Variations
Polina Semionova
International Principal Dancer
American Ballet Theatre
Staatsballett Berlin
Mariinsky Kirov
Ballet
Tyler Gurfein
American Ballet Theatre
Zurich Ballett
Staatsballett Berlin
ABT Teacher Training Certified
Lyrical
Anthony Tette
Master Ballet Academy
Staatsballett Berlin
Commercial
Lucia Poelzer
The Company Berlin
Director LP Dance Factory
Variations
Riho Sakamoto
Principal Het National Ballet
First soloist Staatsballett Berlin
Gold Medalist Youth America Grand Prix
Ballet
Murilo Gabriel
Teatro Municipal de Rio de Janeiro
Solist Staatsballett Berlin
Variations
Gregoire Duchevet
Paris Opera Ballet Academy
Zurich Ballett
Staatsballett Berlin
Ballet
Weronika Frodyma
Tanz Magazin's Tänzerin des Jahres 2024
Principal Staatsballett Berlin
Ballet
Yoko Callegari
Boston Ballet
English National Ballet
Staatsballett Berlin
Contemporary
Susi Neff
Director/ Founder Berlin Dance Institute
Summer Intensive Schedule
Daily Schedule Samples
Aqua
10:30 - 12:00 Ballett
12:00 - 13:15 Repertoire/ Variations
13:15 - 14:00 Lunch (Men's Class)
14:00 - 15:20 Contemporary/ Lyrical
15:30 - 17:00 Commercial/ Funk
Indigo
10:30 - 12:00 Ballett
12:00 - 13:15 Repertoire/ Variations
13:15 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:20 Contemporary/ Lyrical
15:30 - 17:00 Commercial/ Funk
Violet
10:30 - 12:00 Ballett
12:00 - 13:15 Repertoire/ Variations
13:15 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:20 Contemporary/ Lyrical
*For information on levels, please check general information below
General Information
Dancers will take classes in Ballet, Variations, Repertoire, Commercial, Modern, Lyrical Dance.
Classes will be divided into three groups:
Violet
ages 7 -11
- 1-3 years dance training
- learning the basics of technique
- comfortable in open classes
- still developing coordination + strength
- ablilty to participate in 3 classes daily
Indigo
ages 10 - 15
- 3–6+ years of training
- multiple styles or strong focus in one
- able to learn full combinations and choreography
- attends regular weekly classes
- ablity to participate in 4 classes daily
Aqua
ages 14+
- 6 –10+ years of training
- able to follow fast combinations
- possible interest in professional or pre-professional training
- comfortable with fast pace and corrections
- ability to participate in 4 classes daily
Pointe shoes may only be worn ages 12+ without prior confirmation from IDC Staff.
The first day is an adjustment days. Dancers may be invited to switch groups if it helps their experience.
If you would like to participate in a group outside your age restrictions, you must confirm this with IDC staff after the first class.
If you are unsure which group to register, please send us a video of your dancing material in the registration form, we will help to place you.
2026 Teachers will be announced shortly
Housing
IDC Berlin can arrange housing for participants. Double Rooms, Tripple Rooms and Quadruple Rooms available near our locations for 25 Euro - 50 Euro per person per night.
Housing is not supervised! 16-18 year olds need a permission slip from parents. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please contact us at kontakt@idc-dance.com if you have any questions about housing.
Locations
IDC Berlin Part 1 will take place at the Studios of the Staatsballett Berlin in the Deutsche Oper
Address: Richard Wagner St. 10
10585 Berlin
IDC Berlin Part 2: Berlin Dance Institute
Address: Egelingzeile 6
12103 Berlin
Tuition
One Intensive:
Violet: 360 Euro
Indigo/ Aqua: 485 Euro
Both Intensives:
Violet: 650 Euro
Indigo/ Aqua: 890 Euro
Boys may apply for scholarship! Please contact us for more information kontakt@idc-dance.com